Sistema Oseo

What is the primary function of the human skeletal system?

• Support and protect the body

• Digest food

• Circulate blood

• Transmit nerve signals

Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?

• Femur

• Humerus

• Skull

• Pelvis

What mineral is most commonly associated with bone strength and density?

• Iron

• Calcium

• Potassium

• Sodium

Which type of joint is found in the shoulder and allows for a wide range of motion?

• Hinge joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Saddle joint

What is the name of the process by which bone is formed?

• Ossification

• Calcification

• Osteoporosis

• Osteoarthritis

Which cells are responsible for breaking down bone tissue?

• Osteoblasts

• Osteoclasts

• Chondrocytes

• Fibroblasts

What is the longest bone in the human body?

• Tibia

• Fibula

• Femur

• Humerus

Which part of the bone contains the bone marrow?

• Periosteum

• Cortex

• Medullary cavity

• Epiphysis

What is the term for the soft tissue found at the ends of long bones in children and adolescents?

• Epiphyseal plate

• Periosteum

• Articular cartilage

• Synovial membrane

Which vitamin is essential for calcium absorption in bones?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D